Interventional Cardiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226906-MD-AR
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: January - Ongoing
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

The hospital maintains the clinical resources and established protocols necessary to support inpatient interventional cardiology coverage on an on-site basis. The facility is structured to accommodate locum tenens clinicians providing 24-hour weekend call coverage across all assigned periods. Infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of inpatient cardiac care delivery throughout each designated coverage period.

Jonesboro is home to Arkansas State University, which anchors a range of cultural offerings including athletic events, performances, and art exhibitions at the Bradbury Art Museum. Outdoor recreation centers on Craighead Forest Park, a 692-acre park featuring fishing lakes, multi-use trails, and disc golf facilities, complemented by the Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center. Downtown serves as a hub for local dining, shopping, and community events, with family-friendly venues and a range of entertainment options available throughout the area.

Clinicians will provide inpatient interventional cardiology coverage on a 24-hour call basis, with shifts structured from Friday at 7:00 PM - Monday at 7:00 AM. On-site responsibilities include rounding, consults, and procedures, with an average of 10-15 patients per day. Clinical duties consist primarily of heart catheterizations, catheterizations with grafts, pacemaker placements, cardioversions, and unassigned echocardiogram reads. Clinicians who are credentialed in vascular interventions will also be expected to respond to vascular inpatient calls. Board certification in Interventional Cardiology is required for consideration.

• Case Load/PPD: 10-15 PPD
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: 24 hour weekend call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No

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